geography Flashcards

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The study of the earth and how people live on it and use it.

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geography

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A high land form with steep sides , higher than a hill

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mountain

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3
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A stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water

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river

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4
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a dry environment with few plants and animals

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desert

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5
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A large area of nearby flat land

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plain

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6
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A body of land nearby surrounded by water

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peninsula

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7
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A large body of salt water; oceans cover much of Earth’s surface

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ocean

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9
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An area of elevated flat land

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plateau

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10
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A fertile area in a desert that is watered by a spring

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oasis

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11
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A body of land completely surrounded by water

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island

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12
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An area of low land between hills or mountains

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valley

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13
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all the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals

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environment

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14
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a feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus…

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land form

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15
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an area with common features that set it apart ​from other areas

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region

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16
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the weather pattern an area has over a long period of time

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climate

17
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runs west and east and measures the distance north and south of the equator

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latitude

18
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height above sea level

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altitude

19
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rivers running though the ocean

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ocean currents

20
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show the land divided into different countries or areas. They can also show political boarders , capital cities and important cities

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political map

21
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shows the natural features of the earth.

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physical maps

22
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The way of life of a group of people.

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Culture

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